How much is the bus ticket from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

The cheapest coach tickets from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu start from £13. The average price for this route is around £16. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

The average bus journey time from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu is 7h 25m, covering a distance of 194 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 16m and is operated by Metro Turizm .

Which bus companies service the Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 34 buses available per day, including services from Metro Turizm , Pamukkale Turizm , FlixBus , Efe Tur .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

The earliest bus departs from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

A bus journey from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pamukkale Turizm , with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 788 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Pamukkale Turizm , with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pamukkale Turizm , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:00	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	7h 45m	22:45	Safranbolu Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	6h 20m	05:40	Safranbolu Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Esenler Otogarı	8h 30m	14:30	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
Bus	01:50	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	7h 30m	09:20	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
Bus	11:00	Esenler Otogarı	7h 30m	18:30	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags

Next departures from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Esenler Otogarı	8h 30m	15:30	Safranbolu Otogarı	Cheapest
Bus	23:20	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	6h 20m	05:40	Safranbolu Otogarı	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Esenler Otogarı	8h 30m	14:30	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
Bus	01:50	Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı	7h 30m	09:20	Safranbolu Otogarı	No tags
Bus	01:00	Esenler Otogarı	6h 45m	07:45	Safranbolu	No tags

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Get from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34bus per day

7h 25mAverage duration

194 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Metro Turizm

3/5255 reviews

Staff3.3

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.7

WiFi1.4

Based on 255 reviews, the company was rated 2.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the departure location and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Metro Turizm ticket prices on this trip start at £13

Metro Turizm Istanbul Europe Safranbolu recent customer reviews

The bus was very comfortable and the driver and his assistant were both good as we didn't speak Turkish. A drink and food was a welcome surprise

Peter C.

17 August 2023

Pamukkale Turizm

4.5/5789 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness4.9

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,481 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Efe Tur

4/561 reviews

Staff2

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi1.3

Based on 61 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Efe Tur ticket prices on this trip start at £14

Efe Tur Istanbul Europe Safranbolu recent customer reviews

No English spoken, staff were quite abrasive and kept asking questions aggressively that I couldn’t answer as I don’t speak Turkish.

Christian S.

6 September 2023

Good clean bus. Provided a bar of candy and juice and water.

Bakulesh P.

17 September 2019

more than half hour

Lai Ping C.

6 August 2019

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
The cheapest coach tickets from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu start from £13. The average price for this route is around £16. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
The average bus journey time from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu is 7h 25m, covering a distance of 194 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 6h 16m and is operated by Metro Turizm.
Which bus companies service the Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 34 buses available per day, including services from Metro Turizm, Pamukkale Turizm, FlixBus, Efe Tur.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
The earliest bus departs from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
A bus journey from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pamukkale Turizm, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 788 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Pamukkale Turizm, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pamukkale Turizm, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

28/11

£15

29/11

£14

Today

£14

01/12

£15

02/12

£15

03/12

£14

04/12

£14

05/12

£14

The cheapest trip from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £14 to £18 for a bus ticket from Istanbul Europe to Safranbolu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-12-04.